How will the changing environment impact bark-boring insects? Climate change projections indicate more frequent extreme weather events, such as storms, heatwaves, droughts, and floods. One of the likely consequences of this will be an abundance of stressed trees with weakened defences against pests, creating favourable conditions for some species of...
Resources relevant to forests and climate change. General The National Adaptation Programme Making the country resilient to a changing climate (2013). HM Government. Environmental Reporting Guidelines: including mandatory greenhouse gas emissions reporting guidance (2013) Defra, London. Government forestry and woodlands policy statement, incorporating the Government’s response to the Independent Panel...
Climate change presents one of the greatest long-term challenges facing the world today.
Archived Forestry Commission booklet discussing forests and climate change.
Shows recent changes in Scotlands climate over 40 years
Examining the effects of climate change on woodland and forestry.
How woodland management can adapt in anticipation of climate change
The changing climate is affecting our trees, forests and woodlands, how they grow and survive and the important ecosystem services they provide. For our forests and woodlands to thrive, adaptation measures must be considered carefully, and action taken. Ten measures to reduce climate risks and improve resilience are presented.
Project developing the Climate Change Hub to support and engage forestry practitioners in climate adaptation and mitigation efforts.
A short introduction to the problems of fossil fuel usage and climate change
